The Rocks

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 43 and very few children under 15. There is a high rate of people in de facto relationships, which is well above the state and national averages.

Born overseas residents make up 46.7% of the population, a figure far above the national average. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, with 28.5% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the national figure, and Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages.

About 40.7% of residents have no religion, which is well above the New South Wales average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.1%.

This is a highly qualified area where 59.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Most residents completed Year 12, and many hold postgraduate degrees.

Incomes here are among the highest in the country; the typical household earns $4,374 a week, which is far above the national figure of $1,746. Over half of all households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents are in good health, with a long-term health condition rate of 21.3%, which is well below the national average. Only 1.1% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower than in most areas, consistent with the very small number of children living here. About 15.9% of people volunteer, which is slightly above the national figure.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small. Those who are present have a typical personal income of $2,500, which is far above the national figure.

Small households are the norm, with 49.1% of people living alone—far above the national average. This is reflected in the typical home having only 1.7 people.

Almost all homes are flats or apartments, and 57.5% of households rent. Rent is very high, with a typical weekly payment of $850, far above the national figure.

The area is very connected, with 56.5% of people working from home—far above the national average. Many residents live without a car, and 14.1% walk to work.

The population is highly mobile, with 56.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 20.1% of the community, which is well above the national average.

Employment is high, with 69.8% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are professionals or managers working in technical, finance, or insurance roles.

The area is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.7. Every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools.